New Zealand links

NZ Rail Information about New Zealand’s unique scenic railway trips and Cook Strait Ferry timetables
Inter City Buses – main transport provider between cities and towns in NZ
Naked Bus Company – alternative transport around NZ
Campervan Hire NZ – Find affordable deals of campervan rentals all across New Zealand by checking out Motorhome Republic

Indigenous New Zealand The website of indigenous (Maori) tourism operators
Walking Abel Tasman – Tourism NZ

Organic Explorer New Zealand’s travel Guide devoted specifically to the needs of the eco-traveller.
Bird Watching and Ecotours – NZ, Australia and the South Pacific.
New Zealand Alternative Travel Blog
Lonely Plant New Zealand – another of their awesome travel guides and inside info…
Tourism New Zealand – the very good comprehensive official NZ tourism site
Walking and Hikes in New Zealand

Women Travel NZ – accommodation especially for women travellers
Gaystay New Zealand – an excellent local network of gay and lesbian hosted accommodation
AA Travel – your trusted guide to NZ
Book a Kiwi Holiday home : find a place to stay, or list your holiday home here or Bookabach
New Zealand Holiday Homes to rent – rent your own slice of NZ paradise for a holiday to remember.
The NZ Bed and Breakfast Book – this is Jim Thomas’ original guide to B&B in New Zealand
Charming B&Bs All you need to know about hosted accommodation in New Zealand.
Hotels in New Zealand Accommodation in New Zealand, is a searchable directory to New Zealand Hotels, New Zealand Motels and all New Zealand accommodation.
Quirky Accommodaton off beat places to stay in NZ

Te Ara Roa – the long pathway – walk the length of New Zealand
Hiking New Zealand – Its safer and more fun in a group – guided walks and tours in New Zealand
Active Earth New Zealand – go hiking or trekking in NZ’s wonderful National parks.
Walking and Tramping in NZ heaps of information about all the great NZ walks and tramps (hikes).
Walking Legends – guided walks with your pack carried around Waikeremoana and Urewera National Park.
New Zealand Guided Walks and Kayaking– Nelson, Malborough – Queen Charlotte Walkway, Wine walks..
Paragliding and Hangliding Queenstown – full courses, tandem glides. Lisa especially welcomes women!
Otago Rail Trail Otago this bike Trail is one of New Zealand’s favourite and most unique tourism features – even do half a day from Lauder, it is not hard and fantastic!
New Zealand Cycle Trail – there are cycle ways opening up all over New Zealand.
Abel Tasman tours and eco tours Abel Tasman Ecotours provides guided tours of the Abel Tasman National Park. Learn about the many marine mammals, birds and other wildlife that call the Abel Tasman home. All day tours are available during most of the year.

Gaystay New Zealand – an excellent local network of gay and lesbian hosted accommodation
Auckland Women’s Centre Excellent womens web links in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
NZ Lesbian Guide and – Lesbian Aotearoa -to what’s on and more. Wellington Lesbian Website
Weddings and Civil Unions

Willing Worker on Organic Farms (WWOOF) NZ branch of this international organisation – learn by hands on experience. Usually free board and lodging for 4 hours work a day.
Help Exchange NZ Work in exchange for meals and accommodation
Global Volunteer Network NZ – connecting people with developing communities
International Volunteer and Work Exchange Links